Handel and Haydn Offerings
Great Getaways
Fine Arts
House Beautiful
Epicurean Delights
Fashion and Beauty
Sports and Leisure
Handel and Haydn Offerings
201. Guy Fishman and Rob Nairn Instrumental House Concert
Fill your home with chamber music by H&H’s own Guy Fishman, cello, and Rob Nairn, bass. This exclusive performance will be the perfect highlight for any dinner party or special event.
Value: $1,000
Compliments of Guy Fishman and Rob Nairn
202. Brenna Wells and Emily Marvosh Vocal House Concert
Bring the beauty and elegance of the Handel and Haydn Society into the comfort and intimacy of your home. Chorus members Brenna Wells, soprano, and Emily Marvosh, alto, will dazzle you with a captivating performance that is sure to be an everlasting memory of delight.
Value: $1,000
Compliments of Brenna Wells and Emily Marvosh
203. Handel and Haydn 2013–2014 Subscription
Enjoy more of the music you love! This VIP subscription package includes two premium orchestra seats for each Handel and Haydn concert of the 2013–2014 Season and complimentary parking for all concerts at Symphony Hall. Highlights include Bach Mass in B Minor, Vivaldi Gloria, and Handel Samson.
Value: $1,314
Compliments of Handel and Haydn Society
204. Postcard from Morocco poster
Add this framed poster from the February 1974 performances of Dominick Argento’s opera Postcard from Morocco to your home or office. A piece of H&H history!
VALUE: $250
Compliments of John Grimes
205. Autographed H&H Mozart CD trio
The complete H&H Mozart CD collection with Artistic Director Harry Christophers. The trilogy includes Mozart Mass in C Minor, Requiem, and Coronation Mass, each signed by Mr. Christophers. The Requiem CD features the first ever period instrument recording of Mozart’s Per questa bella mano, with Eric Owens and H&H’s own Rob Nairn on double bass, and is signed by Mr. Nairn.
Value: $100
Compliments of Handel and Haydn Society
Great Getaways
301. A week in Scotland
Enjoy a relaxing one-week vacation in a charming private country house in the West Highlands of Scotland. Located midway between Oban and For William, and three miles from the picturesque village of Port Appin with its fine restaurants, this comfortable and spacious hideaway sits on the edge of its 200 acres of forest, looking over fields down to the sea at Loch Creran. The house has three bedrooms (queen, double, and twin), three bathrooms, and a gourmet kitchen. It provides an ideal base for exploring the most scenic part of Scotland with its lochs and mountains. Possible day trips include visits to historic castles and gardens, sailing (boat rental nearby), hill walking, wildlife viewing, bird watching, and excursions to the nearby islands of Mull and the Inner Hebrides. Available April 1–June 30 and August 31–November 1, 2013; and April 1–June 30, 2014.
Value: $3,000
Compliments of Michael Scott Morton
302. Vacation on Great Diamond Island
Great Diamond Island in beautiful Casco Bay, just offshore from Portland, Maine, is the perfect place to relax and get away from it all! This charming four-bedroom townhouse, located in the historic Diamond Cove section of the island, sleeps eight and is fully modern, complete with fireplace and three porches. You can hike, swim, play tennis, and enjoy other seasonal activities. If you plan your stay over the Fourth of July, make sure to join in the classic, small-town New England celebration, and save room for a lobster roll! Available June 29–July 5 and August 31–September 6, 2013.
Value: $3,000
Compliments of Laura and Tom Lucke
303. Getaway to Woodstock, Vermont
Perfect for the outdoor sports enthusiast: enjoy a week of hiking, skiing, biking, or horseback riding while staying in this quaint guest house. Located just eight miles south of Woodstock, Vermont, close to both the Okemo and Killington Mountains, the property backs up to an 800-acre working dairy farm and is surrounded by small horse farms. This beautiful home sleeps five in two bedrooms with two and a half baths and boasts an elegant fireplace, ensuring maximum relaxation. Date to be arranged with the owners.
Value: $2,000
Compliments of Pam and John Gerstmayr
304. Two Nights in Québec
Head north to the beautiful Auberge Saint-Antoine hotel, located in Québec City’s Old Port, known for its classic European charm. You will enjoy two nights in this Relais & Châteaux property, a luxuriously restored 18th-century hotel. Start your mornings off with a breakfast in the cozy dining room, enjoy shopping in the charming downtown, or spend an afternoon on a cruise along the St. Lawrence River. Package includes luxe room accommodations for two, breakfast, and valet service.
Value: $1,000
Compliments of Auberge Saint-Antoine, Québec
305. Bermuda Escape
Overlooking the stunning blue waters of the breathtaking Hamilton, Bermuda harbor, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel offers everything you could need to make your two-night vacation a memorable getaway. During the day, enjoy a round of golf for two at the Mid Ocean Club and lunch for two at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club.
Value: $1,300
Compliments of The Fairmont Hamilton Princess and Jane and Stephen West
306. A Night at The Pitcher Inn
Escape for a one-night stay to one of New England’s most enchanted destinations, The Pitcher Inn, in the picturesque village of Warren, Vermont, in the Mad River Valley of Sugarbush and Mad River ski resorts. This magical inn combines Vermont’s charm with the luxury associated with a Relais & Chateâux property—each of the nine rooms has a distinctive Vermont feel. Enjoy fine dining or a cozy pub, with menus that offer top-quality fresh-from-the-farm vegetables, locally produced artisanal breads, distinctive cheeses, and a cellar of fine wines. A treat in every season, the area offers guests an opportunity to explore downhill and cross-country skiing or snowboarding in winter, or soar in spring, summer, and fall with golf, tennis, biking, hiking, and horseback riding! Or consider doing nothing but resting and relaxing in the gracious and welcoming Pitcher Inn. Overnight includes breakfast and afternoon tea.
Value: $550
Compliments of The Pitcher Inn
307. Vermont Bike Tour
Explore Vermont from the seat of a bicycle with this $500 gift certificate from POMG (Peace of Mind Guaranteed) Bike Tours of Vermont. Now in its 19th season, POMG provides cyclists with heart pumping adventures through farmland and historic villages, including the Northeast Kingdom, Lake Champlain Valley, and Southern Vermont. Choose from one of POMG’s packages or create a custom adventure that is perfect for you! End each day with time to relax and enjoy healthy, home cooked, farm-fresh meals at carefully selected inns and B&Bs. At the center of each tour is fresh air, unspoiled beauty, and peace of mind.
Value: $500
Compliments of POMG Bike Tours
Expires October 30, 2013.
308. The Liberty Hotel
Get an insider’s look at one of Boston’s landmark properties, the Liberty Hotel. Take a private tour of the property with Gary Johnson, the hotel’s architect and Principal at Cambridge Seven Associates. Learn how the abandoned structure was transformed from the former Charles Street Jail through restoration, reuse, and reinvention into a four-star hotel. Your exploration of the property includes dinner at Scampo with a $200 gift certificate and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Value: $650
Compliments of Gary Johnson, The Liberty Hotel, and Scampo
Fine Arts
401. Arisa Boit Sunrise
Artist Arisa Boit has been featured in several collections throughout the United States and the world. All of her images are painted with fire, creating an incredible charcoal effect on the canvas. This striking work is 36” x 30” and aptly titled Sunrise.
Value: $3,000
Compliments of Arisa Boit
402. Jeff Perrott Dervish 11 Watercolor Monotype
Boston-based conceptual abstract artist Jeff Perrott’s work has been featured in museums throughout the country, including the MFA and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. This 24” x 19” image is from his recent watercolor monotypes series, entitled Dervish. Through these images, Jeff explored his investigation into chance-based operations and formal arrangement. Prepared by Center Street Studio, a professional printmaking workshop founded by artist and master printer James Stroud in 1984. The Studio publishes projects in etching, woodcut, and monotype by emerging and established artists of national and international reputation.
Value: $1,500
Compliments of Jeff Perrott
403. Pucker Gallery Private Tour and Dinner
Bernie Pucker, owner of Pucker Gallery on Newbury Street, invites your party of six to an evening of art in his renowned gallery. Begin with a cocktail reception in the Main Gallery, then head upstairs to tour the Gallery’s five floors with Bernie as your guide. Finish your evening with a seated dinner by The Catered Affair, surrounded by the Gallery’s eclectic and beautiful collections.
Value: $1,200
Compliments of Pucker Gallery and The Catered Affair
404. Bach Relief
Bach as you’ve never before seen him! Sculpture artist Peter Kronberg captures J.S. Bach in a moment of inspiration at the keyboard. Working from a combination of the famous painting of Bach and a recent forensic scientist’s reconstruction from Bach’s skull (exhumed in the late 1800s), Kronberg renders the great composer in an approximately 9" × 10" oval half-profile relief in cast stone. A unique objet d’art for the drawing room or music room in your home.
Value: $1,000
Compliments of Peter Kronberg
405. Green Pear by Seymour Rotman
This beautiful still life by acclaimed American artist Seymour Rotman will be a wonderful addition to your home. Framed in classic gold, this original acrylic painting is both understated and eye catching.
Value: $500
Compliments of Joy Moore/Whitaker & Moore
406. Onda Jug
This Japanese jug was created in the pottery village of Onda by potters descended from those who settled there in 1705. Onda ceramics fulfill all the necessary requirements of the best utilitarian wares. They are made by well-trained, highly-skilled potters working in their traditional mode, using materials found near at hand. This off-white piece with swirling blues will be a beautiful and functional addition to any home.
Value: $400
Compliments of Pucker Gallery
407. Jonathan Stark Portrait Session
A master in capturing the human spirit through photography, Jonathan Stark has been featured in galleries in both the United States and France. Use this single or group portrait session to create new professional headshots or capture the artistic side of a loved one. Along with one printed black and white portrait, you will also receive a CD with the final selects of your images.
Value: $750
Compliments of Jonathan Stark
408. Children’s Photography Session
Capture beautiful portraits of your children in this photography session. Boston-based photographer Kate Eden Renyi specializes in taking timeless photos for families. Kate will create a personalized photo shoot in the location of your choice. Package includes one
11” x 14” print.
Value: $300
Compliments of Kate Eden Renyi Photography
Expires 10/1/13. Travel fee for sessions over 15 miles from Boston.
409. Pet Portrait Session
Treat your favorite furry friend to a photo shoot! Miranda Loud, H&H Chorus member and owner of Orpheus Photography, specializes in providing meaningful, professional photographs for animals of all shapes and sizes. This package includes a preliminary phone session, a 1 ½ hour photo shoot, four beautiful prints, and an online gallery of all your favorite photos.
Value: $600
Compliments of Orpheus Photography
410. 1809 Manuscripts of HandelVocal Works
Four volumes from an 1809 manuscript collection of Handel’s vocal works, printed in the churchyard of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. These beautiful books include the music for Acis and Galatea, Alexander’s Feast, Messiah, Jephtha, Judas Maccabeus, and Handel’s coronation and funeral anthems.
Value: $850
Compliments of Jane and Carl Kester
411. Facsimile of Le nozze di Figaro
Composed in 1786, Mozart’s comic opera Le nozze di Figaro has become one of the most well-known and most frequently performed operas of the repertoire. This facsimile of the autograph score with scholarly commentary, musicological introduction, and libretto is a beautiful addition to any opera lover’s library.
Value: $200
Compliments of Paul Corneilson
412. ICA Tour and Lunch
Enjoy lunch and a guided tour of Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art in the Seaport District. The museum holds a diverse collection of artwork from around the world and will give you and your guest plenty to discuss over lunch at The Water Café while taking in a beautiful view of Boston harbor.
Value: $125
Compliments of the Institute of Contemporary Art
413. New Repertory Theater Subscription
Take in some of Boston’s most up-and-coming theatre with this 2013–2014 Season subscription to the New Repertory Theater. Also enjoy exclusive benefits with your five-play subscription, such as Opening Night receptions, valet parking, and discounts to other local arts organizations.
Value: $525
Compliments of New Repertory Theater
414. Boston Ballet Chroma
Enjoy an evening with the Boston Ballet with two tickets to its mesmerizing and unpredictable program, Chroma. Choreographed by Wayne McGregor, the title work is bookended by George Balanchine’s highly acclaimed ballets, Serenade and Symphony in C. Enhance your experience as you and a guest enjoy a backstage tour of the beautiful and historic Boston Opera House. Choose one of three performances at 7.30pm: Thursday, May 2; Friday, May 3; or Saturday, May 11.
Value: $250
Compliments of Boston Ballet
415 & 416. Huntington Theatre
Take in the 2012–2013 Season show of your choice with two passes to the Huntington Theatre Company. Choose from A Raisin in the Sun, Ryan Landry’s M, and Rapture, Blister, Burn.
Value: $140
Compliments of Huntington Theatre Company
Not valid for Saturday evening performances or AA seating.
417. Two tickets to Thomas Hampson on April 26
Celebrity Series invites you and a guest to an evening of music with Thomas Hampson, renowned American baritone, as he brings his talent to NEC’s Jordan Hall on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 8pm. Accompanied by the award-winning Jupiter String Quartet, you will enjoy an evening of beautiful music and pristine talent.
Value: $115
Compliments of Celebrity Series of Boston
418. Peabody Essex Museum Membership
Tour the Peabody Essex Museum’s extensive collection of Indian, Asian, and Native American art; lose yourself in an exhibit; or bring the kids to create some family art. Your membership includes curator-led gallery talks, exhibit previews, and free admission at over 400 North American museums.
Value: $95
Compliments of Peabody Essex Museum
419. Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival
Artistic Director Benjamin Millepied has created a program of classical and contemporary ballet for you to enjoy in an evening performance on Saturday, July 27. You and a guest will have the perfect view in a pair of orchestra seats for this exciting festival featuring some of the most esteemed dance performers.
Value: $130
Compliments of Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival
420 Boston Symphony Orchestra
Treat yourself to a night at the symphony for two and experience Boston’s own internationally acclaimed orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Select any concert from the 2012-2013 or 2013-2014 Seasons. Will you choose an all-Beethoven concert, featuring the Beethoven’s famous fifth symphony, or will you allow yourself to be transported and walk with Mussorgsky through his Pictures at an Exhibition?
Value $106
Compliments of Boston Symphony Orchestra
House Beautiful
501. HAnd-Woven Rug
Hand-woven in Turkey, this exquisite, one-of-a-kind, semi-antique rug will completely transform any room. The rich detailing combined with the warm color will make this a cherished item for years to come. Measures 6’ 6” x 11’ 1”.
Value: $4,500
Compliments of Landry & Arcari Oriental Rugs and Carpeting
502. Bose Wave Music System III
Close your eyes and transport yourself to your favorite seat at Symphony Hall. Bose is world-renowned for perfecting sound quality. With this Bose Wave Music System III you will experience your favorite music as it was meant to be heard.
Value: $500
Compliments of Bose Corporation
503. Two Sessions with Lewand Organizing
Have a home office that could use a new look? Moving into a new home and want to start off on the right foot? Professional organizer Diane LeWand will clear the clutter and help you create a space that is both organized and easy to maintain. Package includes two three-hour sessions.
Value: $420
Compliments of Lewand Organizing
504. Gardener’s Collection
Get ready for spring with this gardening collection. From planting to picking, these comfy clogs will get you through it all fashionably. Use your gift certificate to pick your size and favorite color, select a collection of plantings with your $50 gift certificate to Mahoney's Garden Center, then head out to the garden to plant some heirloom seeds and to use your vintage trug, cultivator, and copper watering can.
Value: $320
Compliments of Froggy Bottom Clogs, Mahoney's Garden Centers, and North Bridge Antiques
505. Gien Majolica Leaf Plates
A collector’s favorite! These plates are a fresh addition to any kitchen collection. Set of six rare, hand-painted French grape leaf plates from the 1920s.
Value: $325
Compliments of North Bridge Antiques
Epicurean Delights
601. One bottle of 1982 Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste
Value: $450
602. One bottle of 1978 Chateau Palmer
Value: $400
603. One bottle of 1986 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Value: $300
604. One bottle of 1983 Chateau Lynch-Bages
Value: $250
Compliments of a Chestnut Hill friend of Handel and Haydn Society
605. Wine and Cheese
What goes better together than wine and cheese? Build a delectable cheese plate with this $100 gift certificate to Wasik’s Cheese Shop in Wellesley and open one of your six bottles of San Felice Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino 2007, a sangiovese from Tuscany.
Value: $436
Compliments of Wasik’s The Cheese Shop and Lower Falls Wine Company
606. Mixed Case of Wine
Specializing in the production of fine wine on a small scale, Turtle Creek Winery is a fourteen-year-old family farm-winery, located in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The mixed case includes four bottles each of three popular 2010 reds: Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. Salud!
Value: $316
Compliments of Turtle Creek Winery
607. Dessert Wine Package
Indulge with this tantalizing dessert package! Features five bottles of dessert wine, assorted chocolates from famed chocolate maker L.A. Burdick, and four sets of antique dessert glasses. Additionally, get inspired to whip up a new sweet creation with this dessert cookbook.
Value: $518
Compliments of Bonnie and Bob Wax and North Bridge Antiques
608. Formaggio Kitchen
Formaggio Kitchen invites you and three friends to visit its shop for a personal tour of its cheese aging caves and a wine tasting. Sample its exclusive selection of cheeses from Europe and the US and taste a few select wheels under one of its expert cheese mongers. This delicious tour will broaden your knowledge of selecting cheeses and perfect pairings. To be scheduled at a mutually convenient time, Monday–Thursday, 4pm–7pm.
Value: $300
Compliments of Formaggio Kitchen
609. Tremont 647 Saturday with the Chefs
You and a guest will come to Tremont 647 in Boston’s South End to spend a Saturday afternoon with Chef Andy Husbands and Pastry Chef Kate Holowchik, preparing the evening specials (savory and sweet!). Then sit down with two more guests to enjoy a four-course dinner that will include the specials you have made. Recreate your culinary experience with two signed copies of one of Andy’s cookbooks to take home.
Value: $1,000
Compliments of Tremont 647
610. 80 Thoreau
Enjoy an epicurean outing in historic Concord at 80 Thoreau with your $200 gift certificate. Recently named one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the Boston Area by Boston Magazine, you are sure to love the menu of locally grown New England ingredients embellished with French techniques.
Value: $200
Compliments of 80 Thoreau
611. L’Espalier
Winner of the James Beard Award, member of Nation’s Restaurant News’ Fine Dining Hall of Fame, and ranked by Gourmet magazine as one of the top five restaurants in America, L’Espalier is the dining experience in Boston. With your gift certificate for two, choose from a Tuesday three-course dinner featuring artisan cheeses, or a Monday dinner with a wine tasting.
Value: $170
Compliments of L’Espalier
612. Troquet
Take in the timeless view of the Boston Common over a meal at Troquet with your $150 gift certificate. Home to one of Boston’s most exciting and comprehensive wine lists, Troquet serves a seasonal menu inspired by French cuisine and complemented by New England ingredients.
Value: $150
Compliments of Troquet
613. Eastern Standard
Enjoy a meal of New England classics with European flair at Eastern Standard in Kenmore Square with this $150 gift certificate.
Value: $150
Compliments of Eastern Standard
614. Meritage
Experience why Meritage at the Boston Harbor Hotel is renowned for pairing New American cuisine with wine. Enjoy a five-course dinner for two with this gift certificate.
Value: $250
Compliments of Boston Harbor Hotel
615. Beacon Hill Bistro
Under Executive Chef Joshua Lewin, Beacon Hill Bistro serves award-winning contemporary and traditional French bistro cuisine, incorporating fresh, locally sourced ingredients from New England. Enjoy a meal with your $100 gift certificate at this restaurant on historic Charles Street in the heart of Beacon Hill.
Value: $100
Compliments of Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro
616. Aquitaine Boston
Transport yourself to Paris as you dine in this intimate South End bistro with your $100 gift certificate.
Value: $100
Compliments of Aquitaine
617. Scrumptious Boston Sweets
Your sweet tooth will sing for joy when you use this $100 gift certificate for goodies by local baker Chantelle Conti, owner of Scrumptious Boston Sweets. The only question is how you will ever choose between her signature city s’mores, classic tea cake, divine chocolate chip cookies, luscious lemon cranberry white chocolate treats...
Value: $100
Compliments of Scrumptious Boston Sweets
618. Boston Chocolate Walking Tour
Experience Boston’s sweetest locales with this delicious tour of its best chocolate haunts. You and one guest will join a public tour and sample some of the best chocolate the city has to offer. You will leave with a great knowledge of chocolate and a satisfied sweet tooth!
Value: $80
Compliments of Boston Chocolate Walking Tours
619. Elephant Walk
This family-owned and operated restaurant combines Cambodian and French heritage to create a menu that is both delicious and unique. Enjoy a meal with your $50 gift certificate at one of three easily accessible locations: Brookline, Cambridge, or Waltham.
Value: $50
Compliments of Elephant Walk
620. The Biltmore Bar & Grille
Established in 1921 as a speakeasy, the historic Biltmore Bar & Grille in Newton’s Upper Falls has long been a destination for good food and drink. Partake in hearty appetizers and entrees, and sample one its renowned craft beers with your $100 gift certificate.
Value: $100
Compliments of The Biltmore Bar & Grille and The Improper Bostonian
621. Davio’s
In search of the perfect filet? Look no futher than Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in the Back Bay, a staple in the Boston dining world. Enjoy a meal at Davio’s with this $100 gift certificate.
Value: $100
Compliments of Davio’s and The Improper Bostonian
Fashion and Beauty
701. Lady’s Hat from Peabody Essex Museum
This fabulous hat was created by New York Designer Eric Javitz, whose work was recently seen in the Steven Jones Hats exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum. Worn at a jaunty angle, this beautiful hat with pink wide-brimmed felt and black hat band is the perfect accessory.
Value: $450
Compliments of Peabody Essex Museum
702. Meissen Scarf
Add this beautiful silk scarf by Meissen to your wardrobe. In a classic shade of grey with a dragon print, the scarf is both eye-catching and easy to pair with many of your favorite ensembles.
Value: $327
Compliments of Lux, Bond & Green of Boston
703. Sterling Silver Bracelet
This beautiful sterling scrollwork bracelet was handcrafted in Bali, Indonesia, using techniques developed hundreds of years ago. Outstanding quality and timeless appeal make it a must-have accessory!
Value: $260
Compliments of Out of Asia
704. Kashmiri Embroidered Silk Wrap
Step out in unique and elegant style! This gorgeous red Kashmiri silk wrap, adorned with beautiful crewel embroidery employing the centuries-old aari technique, is sure to attract compliments and become one of your favorite accessories.
Value: $188
Compliments of Out of Asia
705. Custom Wrap Sweater
Cozy up in a sweater that is tailored just for you. Designer Jennifer Stark will assist you in picking the perfect color, fiber, and sizing, then create this special garment that will keep you warm in those cold winter months!
Value: $240
Compliments of Blue Alvarez
706. Three Bow Ties
Be the best-dressed man in the room wearing a bow tie from Boston’s Bandari Bow Tie. These three bow ties are made of 100% silk fabric in colors and designs that are both classic and eye-catching. Each of the bow ties comes with a corresponding pocket square.
Value: $183
Compliments of Bandari Bow Tie Culture
707. Vineyard Vines Tie
Known for classic nautical style, Vineyard Vines has established itself as a must-have for every man’s wardrobe. This 100% silk printed necktie will be the perfect accent to your favorite suit.
Value: $75
Compliments of Vineyard Vines
708. Grettacole Gift Certificate & Keratase Hair Products
Treat yourself to a day of beauty with a gift certificate to Grettacole Salon & Day Spa, founded by famous style and beauty entrepreneur Gretta Monahan. Choose from their award-winning facials or a relaxing hot stone massage and you will see why this salon is consistently ranked the best in Boston.Take the salon experience home with you with a collection of Keratase hair products to make your new look stay fresh!
Value: $318
Compliments of Grettacole Salon & Day Spa
709. Grettacole Massage
Escape for a deep tissue massage at Grettacole Spa. Conveniently located in the Copley Mall, the knowledgeable masseurs will provide an experience that is both soothing and refreshing. From high-end products to the relaxing environment, you’ll leave feeling rejuvenated!
Value: $110
Compliments of Grettacole Salon & Day Spa
710. Salon Eva Michelle
Pamper yourself with this $100 gift certificate and enjoy an afternoon at Salon Eva Michelle. Founded in 2011 by Boston’s renowned stylists Michelle Lee and Eva Mustafai, this cutting-edge salon located on Newbury Street is known for its individualized treatments and modern style.
Value: $100
Compliments of The Improper Bostonian
Sports and Leisure
801. LA Fitness 3-Month Membership
Located in the heart of the Back Bay, Sports Club LA is Boston’s premier fitness destination, with state-of-the-art equipment and over 100 classes each week. Additionally, the Club offers a full service spa, premier dining, and onsite childcare, making your gym routine anything but routine.
Value: $1,213
Compliments of LA Fitness, Boston
802. Day of Sailing on the Boston Harbor
Set sail through the beautiful Boston Harbor Islands and let the winds take you for a day of relaxation! Depending on which way the winds blow, spend your day sailing north toward Marblehead or south toward Cohasset. Captain Easley Hamner will provide a picnic lunch and wine to complete your outing. The perfect day would include sunny skies and favorable winds.
Value: $800
Compliments of Easley Hamner
803. Duck Tour
Join the ranks of your favorite Boston sports team as you cruise through the city on a private, 80-minute Duck Boat tour for 36 guests. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Boston, then steer the boat into the water as you glide across the Charles River. This Boston tradition is perfect for your next company outing or family reunion!
Value: $890
Compliments of Boston Duck Tours
Non-holiday weekdays from the Museum of Science in April, May, September, October, or November.
804. Downton Abbey Collection
Bring home a piece of the hit series Downton Abbey! This collection includes all three seasons of the program on DVD, two beautiful books about the show, along with other goodies, all tucked into a Downton Abbey tote bag. Perfect to take on a trip to Highclere Castle!
Value: $150
Compliments of WGBH
805. Musical Toy and Book Set
Endless entertainment for the little one in your life! This includes a set of wooden instruments that will inspire your favorite young musician and a collection of five beautiful books on musical topics.
Value: $125
Compliments of Henry Bear’s Park and the Children’s Bookshop
806. Collection of Children’s Books
This collection of hardcovered children’s books from the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature has been carefully selected to provide a wonderful reading experience. From the classic story of Cinderella to a fun and interactive Star Wars book, this selection has something to please every young reader!
Value: $105
Compliments of the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature
807. Francona: The Red Sox Years
Bring home a piece of baseball history! Signed by the author, Dan Shaughnessy, and co-written with Red Sox former General Manager, Terry Francona, this eye-opening book takes you into the heart of the famed franchise and Francona’s years with the Red Sox. Perfect reading material for any baseball fan!
Value: $30
Compliments of Dan Shaughnessy
808. Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
It’s that time of year again—time to head to Fenway Park to these grandstand seats between third base and home plate. Cheer on the Red Sox at a game during the 2013 season. Game to be selected based on schedules of the winning bidder and donors.
Value: $150
Compliments of Afarin and Lee Bellisario
809. Red Sox v. Cleveland Indians, Sunday, May 26
Cheer on the Red Sox from this pair of fabulous seats right behind home plate, under cover, on an aisle. No rain, no worry, and plenty of foul balls! Great for pitcher watching! Game time is 1.35pm.
Value: $192
Compliments of Alice Richmond and David Rosenbloom
810. Red Sox v. Minnesota Twins, Thursday, May 9
Enjoy a Thursday evening at Fenway Park as you and a guest enjoy seats in the pavilion box with a fantastic view of left field as the Sox face off against the Minnesota Twins. Game time is 7.10pm.
Value: $180
Compliments of Tony Moosey
811. Red Sox v. Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, May 11
Spend a Saturday in the park as you and three guests enjoy the excitement of early season baseball and watch the popular Sox v. Blue Jays match-up from these fantastic right field loge box seats! Game time is 1.35pm.
Value: $380
Compliments of Tony Moosey
812. Red Sox v. Cleveland Indians, Thursday, May 23
Root for the Red Sox from two right field box seats as the Sox take on the Cleveland Indians. Game is 7.10pm.
Value: $104
Compliments of Tony Moosey
813. Red Sox v. Detroit Tigers, Tuesday September 3
Kickoff the end of summer and the start of some exciting fall ball at Fenway. You and a friend can cheer on the Red Sox from the right field box as they play the Detroit Tigers. Game time is 7.10pm.
Value: $104
Compliments of Tony Moosey
814. New England Revolution Tickets
Known for its family friendly atmosphere, a New England Revolution game is the perfect way to spend an evening at Gillette Stadium this summer. Take in a Major League Soccer match under the lights with these four tickets for the 2013 game of your choice. Regular season play only.
Value: $140
Compliments of New England Revolution
815. Clay Buchholz Baseball
Own a piece of Red Sox nation! This baseball is signed by Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz, one of just 17 Red Sox to ever pitch a no-hitter in his career.
Value: $100
Compliments of Boston Red Sox
816. Pavilion Seats at Fenway
Two seats in the front row, first base side of the State Street Pavilion are yours for the Red Sox game of your choice in the 2013 season, excluding Opening Day. Watch the Sox and the sunset over the city from these prime seats.
Value: $375
Compliments of WB Mason
